as soon as you look from above you resemble the place with Jerusalem.( after my visit I found that here they filmed scenes from the passion of the Christ)The place is wonderful quiet and well looked for. Matera will be the cultural eu city in 2019 and I think it deserves it there's so much to see apart from the... More

This small place in the Puglia region is a must. The film 'The Messiah' directed by Mel Gibson was filmed here. Not yet ruined with a huge influx of tourists this makes a very pleasant way to spend half a day on holiday. When we first turned up in the town, we were a little disappointed because we couldn't see... More

Matera is a beautiful town, and the caves and dwellings built into stone are fascinating. Great town to walk around. Guides are available although we did not hire one. Alough we paid to see a furnished example of a recreated furnished dwelling, I felt this was one of the lesser values.

An incredible collection of cave dwellings and later houses constructed on top of or in front of caves, along awesome cliffs and a dramatic canyon. A feel like old Jerusalem.

Sassi di Matera will cause to make WOW!! the caves at the hill infront of the vilage and the restored caves in the vilage itself give us filling as we traveling back at time. it is reale emazing!!!

Sassi di Matera was the greatest find ever and is still my favourite place which I have ever visited. An ancient city. Over 7000 years old. Be sure to have at least one full day to wonder around in this unique place. Fascinating streets and stairs and buildings and shops and restaurants and caves. Fantastic!

Brilliant!!! Nadia is an excellent guide. She is well informed, has nice stories from her childhood which relates to the sassi. She is well connected with the societies that look after matera and its heritage. She makes you live matera through her tour. It was truly amazing.

I was tipped by Antonio, always explore Matera on your own. He was too late, I already had; getting deliciously lost in its labyrinth on my first night there. His point was that sharing reflections with a fellow traveller neutralise the sensation, releasing the tension as you go instead of hoarding it to the point of becoming overwhelmed. At night... More

Matera’s origins date back to the 3rd century BC. In 664 AD passed under Lombard rule, thereafter it was occupied by the Byzantines, Germans, Normans and the Aragoneses The "city of stone", the historic center of Matera dug near the ravine, is actually been inhabited since Neolithic: some of the artifacts found date back to 10 thousand years ago, and... More